Garrick set to take over Assembly Republican Caucus next week

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Assemblyman Martin Garrick (R-Solana Beach) will take over as Assembly Republican Leader next week, according to sources in the Assemblyman’s office.

While a date for the formal transition has not been set, numerous Assembly Republican sources confirmed Garrick has opted to fast-track his takeover of the caucus rather than go through a lengthy transition. He will take over for Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee (R-San Luis Obispo).

Two other caucuses will also have new leaders in the coming months. Assemblyman John Pérez (D-Los Angeles) will take over as Assembly Speaker on March 1. Senate Republicans selected Sen. Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) as their new leader, but he is not expected to take over until after this summer’s budget negotiations.

-- Anthony York in Sacramento